Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Advanced Employment Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Employment Group in Fresno, CA seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to provide person-centered support and develop plans to help participants achieve personal and employment goals. The role involves facilitating appropriate social interactions at the job site and coaching for interview readiness.

Travel statewide, maintain strong communication with employers and staff, and use tech tools for coordination and progress tracking. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Special Education degree or experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered support to meet the employee's needs within the work environment.
• Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates and encourages social interactions between participants and other employees at the job site.
• Models productive behavior and teaches skills for independence and growth.
• Maintains constructive relationships with coworkers and supports positive outcomes.
• Coaches applicants for interviews and helps develop work-related problem-solving approaches.
• Communicates effectively with AEG staff, employers and employees.
• Uses various communication methods, including in-person, surveys, group presentations, calls, text, social media, and virtual meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Spanish language

Driver's license

Tech literacy

Job coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Special Education degree or experience beneficial

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Webex

Google Meets

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fresno - Fresno, CA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Employment Specialist/Job Coach
Hourly Rate: $25 + bonus structure
Employment Type: PART TIME/FULL TIME
Work Location: STATEWIDE WORK

Essential Functions

• Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment, being mindful of the employer's needs and mission.
• Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates and encourages appropriate social interactions between participants and other employees at job site.
• Models productive behavior, encourages independence, and teaches behaviors that lead to personal and professional growth.
• Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Supports positive outcomes by building positive rapport.
• Supports employees by preparing them for interviews and developing work-related problem-solving approaches.
• Effectively communicates with AEG staff, employers, and employees.
• Communicates with employee via various methods including, but not limited to, one-on-one meetings, surveys, group presentations, phone calls, text messages, social media contacts, or on-site coaching (as needed) zoom, webex or google meets.
• Identifies and implements the use of environmental modifications and assistive technologies.
• Provides travel training and transportation coordination, as needed.
• Accurately collects, records and reviews the employment, performance, feedback and progress records to ensure standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred)
• Special Education degree or experience is beneficial.
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience working with young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required at time of and for duration of employment.
• Background screening and drug testing required.
• Travel STATEWIDE with use of personal vehicle.(MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED)
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• MUST have a home computer or tablet, smartphone and reliable internet.
• Advocacy, counseling, job coaching skills.
• Proficient using computer software as a work tool, including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meets

NOTE: The Advanced Employment Group (AEG) reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way that does not violate federal, state, and local laws and regulations and AEG's policies and procedures. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on the Advanced Employment Group, please visit www.ADVANCEDEMPLOYMENTGROUP.COM.